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Chub · Leuciscus cephalus

Chub in the River Main Culm

Largest measured chub: 38.5 cm

The largest chub measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Main Culm was 38.5 cm, recorded at Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)* on 3 October 2003.

Across 126 measured chub, the median measured length was 17.4 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 94 chub. The median was 2.6 oz (0.0725 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 1 lb 13 oz (0.822 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Main Culm.

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Most recent observation5 October 2023Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)* · 10 fish
Largest measured chub
38.5 cm
Median length
17.4 cm
Fish measured
126
Survey locations
8

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured chub

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
38.5 cm3 Oct 2003Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*77453
36.6 cm2 Jul 2013Uffculme (Sp)137140
34.7 cm2 Jul 2013Uffculme (Sp)137140
32.8 cm2 Jul 2013Uffculme (Sp)137140
32.5 cm2 Jul 2013Uffculme (Sp)137140
32.5 cm17 Oct 2001Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*73843
32.2 cm16 Oct 2007Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*108605
31.7 cm10 Sept 2009Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*118874
31 cm17 Oct 2001Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*73843
30.8 cm17 Oct 2001Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*73843

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where chub were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one chub record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding chub
Columbjohn (CFTe/wfdi)*18 Jun 19975 Oct 202310
Uffculme (Sp)17 Jun 200818 Jun 20193
Glasshouses29 Apr 201929 Apr 20191
Venn Farm (Sp)*16 Sept 20081 Jul 20132
Coldharbour Leat (CFTe)*11 Nov 200425 Sept 20084
Stoke Canon (CFTe)*17 Jun 199717 Jun 19971
Lower Kingsmill (CFTe)*10 Jun 199710 Jun 19971
Culmstock (Sp)*6 Jun 19976 Jun 19971

Choose a point or table row to see the location. More survey visits can mean more records, but not necessarily more fish.

1997–2023

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded chub that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 126 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
3.2 cm
Lower quarter
11.6 cm
Median
17.4 cm
Upper quarter
24.1 cm
Largest
38.5 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 94 chub. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest
0.1 oz (0.002 kg)
Lower quarter
0.7 oz (0.02 kg)
Median
2.6 oz (0.0725 kg)
Upper quarter
5.6 oz (0.1585 kg)
Heaviest
1 lb 13 oz (0.822 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Main Culm

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Before you fish

Good to know

These are past survey records, so the fish present today may be different. Map points are approximate—check local access, permissions and fishing rules before visiting.

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